Parents concerned about in-person learning as Knox Co. Schools relaxes COVID-19 restrictions
Now that COVID-19 cases are rising in East Tennessee, some parents say they are having second thoughts about in-person learning in Knox County. Author: Mary Klingler Updated: 10:53 PM EDT August 3, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. Students are headed back to school on Aug. 9, but Knox County Schools will not be implementing many of the COVID-19 restrictions they did last year. Specifically, this means:
Masks will not be required - although they will be allowed
Temperature checks will not be required for students, employees or visitors
Contact tracing won’t be conducted
That was the last time we saw him | Family recalls calling father before he died of COVID-19
Lee Forgety and his two daughters got to speak to their dad one last time in November before he died. Now they are honoring him with a scholarship. Author: Gabrielle Hays Updated: 10:25 PM EST December 11, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. We met Emma Forgety for the first time at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She and her dad Lee spent months documenting life as a virtual learner.
But today they are sharing a new story one very close to their hearts.
It s the story of her grandpa.
Be patient | Parents in virtual learning offer advice after KCS students transition online
The transition will last through Winter break, and in-person students will return to their buildings on January 5, 2021. Author: Gabrielle Hays Updated: 10:20 PM EST December 10, 2020
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. What has it been like to have a kid learning from home? We asked a set of Knox County Parents with students from elementary to high school who were learning from home. Here s a couple tricks that might help you navigate this new adventure you are on, Lee Forgety said.
His daughter is in the 2nd grade, she s been virtual from the very beginning. He recommended parents set up a safe space for children to learn.